Applications are open. Apply before 11 Sept 2026 — 25 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Odisha Public Service Commission has notified recruitment for 46 posts under Advt. No. 07 of 2026-27, Notice No. 4430/PSC dated 4 August 2026. Applications are accepted online from 11 Aug 2026 to 11 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is A degree in Civil Engineering, or AMIE India in the Civil discipline, and the age limit is 21 to 42 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 4 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Preliminary examination, Main examination and Interview, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of Level 12 of the pay matrix — pre-revised ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with grade pay of ₹5,400. The place of posting is Odisha. The examination is currently scheduled for 08 Nov 2026, which leaves a defined window to work back from when planning preparation.
The application fee is ₹700 for General, and no fee is payable by SC, ST and PwD. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 46 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A degree in Civil Engineering, or AMIE India in the Civil discipline
- Age limit: 21 to 42 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: Level 12 of the pay matrix — pre-revised ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with grade pay of ₹5,400
- Application fee: ₹700 for General, no fee for SC, ST and PwD
- Last date to apply: 11 Sept 2026
- Examination expected on 08 Nov 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Odisha Public Service Commission
- Advertisement No.
- Advt. No. 07 of 2026-27, Notice No. 4430/PSC dated 4 August 2026
- Total Vacancies
- 46
- Job Location
- Odisha
- Qualification
- A degree in Civil Engineering, or AMIE India in the Civil discipline
- Age Limit
- 21 – 42 years
- Salary
- Level 12 of the pay matrix — pre-revised ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with grade pay of ₹5,400
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.opsc.gov.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 04 Aug 2026 |
| Online application opens | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 11 September 2026, 5.00 pm |
| Preliminary examination | 08 Nov 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹700 | Online |
| SC, ST and PwD | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Unreserved — 8 for women | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribe — 3 for women | 10 |
| Scheduled Caste — 2 for women | 7 |
| SEBC — 2 for women | 5 |
| Total — including 2 posts reserved for persons with disability | 46 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | A degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised university, or AMIE India certification in the Civil discipline. |
- The preliminary marks do not count towards your rank — only the mains and interview do.
- Fifteen of the 46 posts are reserved for women across the categories, and two for persons with disability.
- AMIE India in Civil is accepted in place of a degree.
- Negative marking is a quarter of a mark per wrong answer.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, SEBC, women and Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Persons with disability | 10 years |
| Persons with disability from SC, ST or SEBC | 15 years cumulative |
Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2026.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Level 12 | Pre-revised ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with grade pay of ₹5,400, plus allowances |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Preliminary examination — 100 objective questions over 90 minutes, screening only
- 2Main examination — General Studies of 200 marks and Civil Engineering of 300
- 3Interview — 50 marks
- 4Final merit — on the combined 550 marks
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary — Civil Engineering, objective | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Main Paper I — General Studies | — | 200 | 2 hours |
| Main Paper II — Civil Engineering | — | 300 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Interview | — | 50 | — |
| Total counted towards merit | — | 550 | — |
**Twenty-five per cent of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.** The preliminary paper is screening only — the **final merit rests on the 500-mark main examination and the 50-mark interview**.
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the OPSC portal and register.
- 2Complete the online application.
- 3Upload scanned copies of your degree certificate, caste certificate where applicable and photographs.
- 4Pay the fee online if it applies to your category.
- 5Submit before 5.00 pm on 11 September 2026.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Odisha Public Service CommissionVisit
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